Monthly Archives: November 2010

Sony to release a new firmware update for A900/A850

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2010

DCHome posted details about the upcoming firmware update for the  Sony A900/A850 cameras: A [Release w/oLens] item has been added: you can release the shutter even when no lens is mounted on the camera. The range of the exposure compensation has been expanded: the range of the exposure compensation is expanded to ±5 EV (Before […]

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Hasselblad announced H4D-40 limited edition stainless steel camera

By PR admin | Published: November 26, 2010

Hasselblad is going the Leica way and announced another limited edition Hasselblad H4D-40 stainless steel camera (they announced a H4D Ferrari limited edition two months ago). Only 100 pieces will be produced and the price will be 13,990 Euros (body only) or 14,990 Euros (with HC 2.8/80mm lens). Via Imaging Insider

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No more Zeiss ZK lenses for Pentax k-mout cameras

By PR admin | Published: November 26, 2010

Cosina announced on their website that they will no longer produce Carl Zeiss ZK lenses series (for Pentax k-mount SLR cameras). Current models will be sold until they run out of stock.

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Olympus files a patent for weird ultra wide external viewfinder/eyewear

By PR admin | Published: November 25, 2010

Olympus filed a patent for an ultra wide external viewfinder/eyewear display:

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Samsung’s new NX lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: November 24, 2010

In addition to the 2011 roadmap, there is a new Samsung NX lens roadmap till the year 2013:     2011: 18-200mm f/3.5-6.5 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 16mm f/2.8 pancake 60mm f/2.8 macro 85mm f/1.4 2012: 12-24mm f/4 75-300mm f/4-5.6 35mm f/1.4 50mm f/1.4 135mm f/2

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Black Friday deals and rebates *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: November 22, 2010

In the US, Black Friday is a made up shopping day where retailers provide discounts in order to generate hype (and sales). Some of the Black Friday deals are already ongoing: Calumet now has a new coupon: use “BLACKFRIDAY” to save up to $100: B&H Holidays Offers: Black Friday preview at Adorama: Amazon will be adding new deals every […]

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Canon files a patent for a 600mm f/5.6 lens

By PR admin | Published: November 22, 2010

Canon’s patent JPO 2010-145832 is for a 600mm f/5.6 lens: 600mm f/5.6 lens patent details: Focal distance 582.48 F number 5.85 Field angle 2.13 Image height 21.64 Whole-length-of-the-lens 346.68

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